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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Chief Justice Shuts Down Courts In Upper East Over Bawku Conflict

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the immediate closure of courts in the Upper East Region due to the escalating Bawku conflict. This decision comes after court staff and judges expressed concerns about their safety and security. The closure will

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Human Rights Watch Calls for Urgent Action to Safeguard Civilians in Burkina Faso Amid Armed Group Attacks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burkina Faso to urgently focus on the protection of civilians amidst the escalating violence from armed groups. In a report released on Tuesday, the NGO condemned the government's handling of a recent attack by

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

1956 to 2024: Complete List of Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Winners

Rodri becomes the first Premier League player to receive the Ballon d’Or since Ronaldo did so in 2008 while at Manchester United. Lionel Messi has won Ballon d’Or award for the most time, i.e. eight. Manchester City’s Rodri became the first

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Real Madrid Skips Ballon d’Or Ceremony Amid Controversy Over Vinicius’ Snub

Real Madrid was awarded the Club of the Year but did not attend Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, where forward Vinicius Junior lost out to Manchester City's Rodri for the Best Men's Player award. The European champions chose not to

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Akua Donkor, Ghana Freedom Party Leader, Passes Away At 72

Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has died at Ridge Hospital in Accra. The circumstances surrounding her passing remain unclear. A family member confirmed her death on Tuesday, October 29, stating that she passed away

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Mahama Calls for Peace and Restraint Amid Bawku Chieftaincy Conflict

John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised significant concerns about the erosion of peace under the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration, particularly in light of a renewed chieftaincy conflict in Bawku. The longstanding dispute

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Calls For Dialogue In Parliament Amid Election Concerns

Former Majority Leader and current Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has urged Parliament's leadership to engage in constructive dialogue with the Speaker to address the recent disruptions in parliamentary operations. With the December 7 general elections approaching, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Ministry of Education Announces 2024/25 Placement Results for Senior High Schools and TVET Institutions

The Ministry of Education has announced the placement results for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the Ministry's statement, of the 563,339 results received from the West African

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Urgent Call for Action to Tackle Africa’s Clean Cooking Crisis, Says ARDA President

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, President of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, has called for immediate action to tackle Africa's clean cooking crisis. He highlighted the urgent need for liquefied petroleum gas

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Assemblyman George Agyei Frempong Dies from Electrocution While Fixing Streetlight

George Agyei Frempong, the Assemblyman for the Oguaa electoral area in New Juaben South municipality, tragically died from electrocution on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred while Agyei Frempong, believed to be in his late thirties, was attempting to fix a streetlight